Shaun Derry was frustrated at seeing Cambridge United exit the Checkatrade Trophy to a “poor goal” as they lost 1-0 at Bradford City in the second round.

Nicky Law grabbed the decisive goal for the Sky Bet League One side by heading home unmarked from a Filipe Morais cross midway through the second half.

Derry said while he was pleased with the overall performance from United, the nature of the Bantams’ goal left a bitter taste.

He said: “They’re a good side, good manager, good players, a really good football club, but I’m really disappointed we haven’t got anything out of the night.

“I’m disappointed with the goal we conceded. It was really poor goal and it’s hard to accept that at this moment in time.

“I asked the boys who pulled on the shirt to keep the level of performance as high as we have been over these last two or three months and we did.

“We played with a lot of quality at times but it wasn’t convincing in terms of finishing off our opportunities.

“But when you don’t win, you make sure you don’t lose and you take it to penalties and that’s what disappoints me.

“We had times when we were able to break through the lines and put the keeper under pressure, but I never really felt we were under pressure ourselves, especially in the first half.

“We know Bradford have good players and we had to keep our shape and as the night progressed they got more of the ball and used it relatively well, but up until the goal I never really felt in danger still.”

Sean Long picked up a leg injury in the first half, but Derry said it was too early to assess the problem.